CompletedPhase 4

The Role of Quadratus Lumborum Blocks Following Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

United States76 participantsStarted 2022-09-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare quality of recovery as well as peri-operative systemic opiates use and pain scores in patients undergoing laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy when local anesthetic versus Quadratus Lumborum nerve block (QL-2) is added to the standard pain management.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * English or Spanish speaking * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1-3 * Planned laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain requiring preoperative opioids, Known alcoholism disorder * Congenital coagulopathy, * Localized soft tissue infection, * Use of anticoagulants, * Dementia, inability or refusal to provide consent for the surgery * Morbid obesity (BMI \> 50), due to expected technical difficulty to achieve the block

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Physical Comfort as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Physical Independence as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Psychological Support as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Emotional State as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Quality of Recovery as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05480111

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-24

Results submitted2024-02-24

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pain as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Physical Comfort as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Physical Independence as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Psychological Support as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Emotional State as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia

Quality of Recovery as Assessed by the Quality of Recovery (QOR-40) Validated Questionnaire

Timeframe: 24 hours after anesthesia